July 2025 Issue- Chesapeake Inspired

In the Issue

Welcome to the July issue of Chesapeake Inspired! We asked you what was on your Bucket List for this Summer, and we are using those suggestions to cover some of your favorite destinations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the July issue.

Adkins Arboretum, the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, the town of St. Michaels, and the ever-popular “downy ocean” are some of the places we’re covering in this issue of Chesapeake Inspired.

Stay connected and keep the summer spirit alive by following us in the Things To Do in Maryland Group, on the Chesapeake Inspired Facebook Page, and at ChesapeakeInspire.com. Plus, don’t forget to sign up for our weekly Things To Do in Maryland e-newsletter for even more exciting activities and destinations. Enjoy this issue, and let the summer adventures begin!

July Fairs & Festivals

Posted in Annapolis, Baltimore, Eastern Shore, Fairs & Festivals, Mixed Ages, Southern MD, Washington DC

July Fairs and Festivals include the popular Smithsonian Folklife Festival, many Independence Day Festivals, and crab feasts, watermelon festivals and many outdoor concerts. Maryland Festivals July 2-3 July 2 – 7, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, National Mall in Washington, D.C. The theme…

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Corah’s Corner: Your Destination for Fresh Maryland Food

Posted in Eastern Shore, Farm to Table, Food + Drink, Local Recipes, Mixed Ages

Corah’s Corner in St. Michaels welcomes visitors who love fresh Maryland food, with a large deck and umbrellas for shade. You can also step inside when the heat becomes too much for you, but the deck offers the best people-watching…

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Discover Adkins Arboretum, an Exceptional Experience in nature

Posted in Eastern Shore, Home + Garden, Mixed Ages, Outdoors

The path into Adkins Arboretum gives visitors a serene look across a small pond surrounded by Mid-Atlantic native plants. Adkins Arboretum is an oasis for the senses and an exceptional experience in nature. You might want to linger to see…

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Explore the Outdoors at Tuckahoe State Park

Posted in Eastern Shore, Mixed Ages, Outdoors

A 60-acre lake, featuring fishing and kayaking, serves as the anchor for exploring the outdoors at Tuckahoe State Park. The lake has a boat launch on one side and a sandy beach, playground, and picnic tables on the opposite side. …

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Spending A Day in St. Michaels

Posted in Couples, Eastern Shore, Food + Drink, Mixed Ages, Retirees

St. Michaels is one of Maryland’s favorite small towns—complete with Chesapeake charm, waterfront views, amazing restaurants, and relaxing resorts. A day trip or weekend could include several gourmet meals, happy hour on island time, a crab feast, learning all about…

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New Maryland Outdoors Licensing System

Posted in Annapolis, Baltimore, Eastern Shore, Mixed Ages, Ocean City, Outdoors

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, is now available for residents and visitors to purchase Maryland hunting and fishing licenses as well as associated stamps and permits, boat and off-road vehicle renewal registration, and…

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Kayaking and Bird Watching at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

Posted in Eastern Shore, Mixed Ages, Outdoors

Explore the marshes, inlets, and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay by kayak and do some birdwatching at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC). CBEC is located on 510 acres in Grasonville, on Prospect Bay. It is a wonderful place to…

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What’s Special About Ocean City, Maryland? 

Posted in Families, Food + Drink, Mixed Ages, Ocean City, Plan a Trip, So Maryland

What’s so special about Ocean City, Maryland, that entices eight million people to head there every year? Most of the visitors arrive in the summer, and the ten miles of ocean front is clearly a draw, but what else is…

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Posted in Eastern Shore, Families, Mixed Ages, Outdoors, Retirees

Visiting Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a great nature adventure on your way to Maryland’s ocean beaches. While you’ve probably driven right through Cambridge, Maryland, on your way to Ocean City, you might not know it is home to one…

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10 Maryland Lighthouses to Tour

Posted in Annapolis, Baltimore, Eastern Shore, History, Mixed Ages, Outdoors, Southern MD

Maryland lighthouses give visitors a glimpse back into history and a realization of the power and freedom of the sea. Maryland’s coastline is dotted with historic lighthouses that not only serve as navigational aids but also as beautiful landmarks steeped…

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